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Rangers of the Lost ParkEpisode 29: Digital Advocacy & Getting Outside with Alex HarausAlex Haraus is an outdoor and public lands advocate, experienced traveler and an incredible digital creator. We talk about his journey outdoors, his love for the environment and the thought behind Colorado Creator Collective. He gives us the three things that makes content impactful and successful. Alex also shares a mountain lion story and we talk about cool hikes in Iceland - and more! We hope you enjoy this informative and joyful episode!Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex.haraus.Follow Alex on TikTok: @alex.haraus.Subscribe to Alex on YouTube: Alex Haraus - YouTube.
2026-01-141h 09
Rocky Mountain Channel PodcastFrom TikTok to Trailheads: Conservation through Content CreationIn this powerful episode of the Rocky Mountain Channel Podcast, host Claire Molle sits down with two trailblazing content creators—Nelson Holland (@FatBlackandGettinIt) and Alex Haraus—whose passion for the outdoors is matched only by their dedication to protecting it. From going viral on TikTok to speaking at major events like SXSW, Nelson and Alex are redefining what it means to be environmental advocates in the digital age.
2025-04-181h 05
The Dirtbag DiariesHeed The CallTwo people step outside their comfort zones to take action on the things that matter to them in the hopes of making their communities, and the world, a better place. For Caroline Gleich, that means running for a Senate seat in Utah. For Alex Haraus, that means advocating and mobilizing support for environmental protections using social media. Support comes fromKuat RacksAeroPress Use code DIARIES to save 20%Incogni: Learn more at https://incogni.com/dirtbagdiariesWant more episodes? Join Dirtbag Diaries+ today an...
2024-06-1454 min
The Hopeful EnvironmentalistWe Can't Talk About Wildfires Without Talking About ColonialismWhat do forest fires and colonialism have in common? As it turns out, a lot. In this episode, I speak with forest fire researcher, Jessika McFarland, about how colonialism impacts the forest fires we see today, what a forest fire is, how climate change is fueling them, and why we must change our current fire management and land management practices.Jessika McFarland- IG @jessforplanetActivists, Scientists, and Authors:- Robin Wall Kimmer- Latino Outdoors- Frank Lake- Margo RobinsSupport Maui Families Impacted By Wildfires:https://linktr.ee/alex.haraus?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2023-10-1646 min
HomekeepersLouis Weisz | Collaborating With Online AudiencesToday we learn from maker YouTuber Louis Weisz on how he collaborates with his online community, how he measures the impact of online video projects, and the value of friendship inside and outside professional spaces.
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2023-01-211h 00HomekeepersCJ Carter Pt. 2 | How To Build Strong CommunitiesToday we hear part 2 of our chat with Christopher "CJ" Carter, a licensed professional planner and filmmaker who works with communities to strengthen their resilience amidst a changing world. In this final part, we talk about the experience at COP26 last year, the relationship between multinational negotiation and local action, and how storytelling ties into policy.
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2022-11-1441 minHomekeepersCJ Carter | How To Build Strong CommunitiesToday we meet Christopher "CJ" Carter, a licensed professional planner and filmmaker who works with communities to strengthen their resilience amidst a changing world. In part 1 of our conversation, we discuss what characteristics make a truly strong community, how to ensure yours has those characteristics and how to expand knowledge by listening differently. Click here to support the show!
2022-10-2839 minHomekeepersJim Waddell | The Lower Snake River DamsToday we're speaking with Jim Waddell on the same day he received a very difficult diagnosis. He shares the story of the dams he helped run on the Lower Snake River, the effect they have on the people and river he loves, and final advice from a lifetime spent pushing bureaucracy in a positive direction.
Jim's Website, Damsense.org
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Congressional approval is not required to breach the Lower Snake River Dams; Bonneville Power Association can do it on their own.
Federal appropriations aren't required to breach the Lower Snake...
2022-10-1456 minHomekeepersSyris Valentine | Bringing Farms Into Cities [Case Study]On this episode of Homekeepers, Alex shares 2 pieces of news affecting the home we all share and discusses the topic of Syris Valentine's most recently published article with Syris himself. The Yes Farm is an urban farm of Seattle, WA in which people come together to grow fresh, healthy food and socialize while they cultivate connection to the land they live on. Syris also shares insight as to how listeners can get heir town or city's approval to make a space like the Yes Farm in their own neighborhoods.
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2022-10-1328 minHomekeepersAndrea Crosta | Going For The Big GuysAlex meets with Andrea Crosta, the Executive Director of the first intelligence agency for Earth: Earth League International. His team combat international wildlife crime by gathering intelligence on the world's kingpin wildlife criminals and sharing it with government agencies. They discuss ELI's approach to bringing down wildlife trafficking operations, how to define success when working for a cause, why hope is overrated, what humans can learn from animals and how to think about where to put your money if you're considering donating to an organization.
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2022-09-301h 14HomekeepersMichelle Khare | How To Celebrate Your TeamOn this episode of Homekeepers, Alex meets with Michelle Khare, a YouTube creator with over 2.9 million subscribers best known for hosting "Challenge Accepted," a show highlighting the intense training passed by people working the most impressive jobs on earth. They discuss what teamwork means for highly trained professionals, how to think about impact as a creator, what digital and traditional documentary storytellers can learn from each other and what it means to be human.
Special thanks to founding patrons Aarish S., Abby L., Abigail B., Akshay R., Alicia K., Amanda P., Amber S., Annik T., Asami, Autumn...
2022-09-0158 minHomekeepersPodcast TrailerThe show begins!
Homekeeper (n): Someone whose actions make the world we call home a better place.
Welcome to Homekeepers, a show for folks who want to make a difference. Hosted by creator and impact producer Alex Haraus, guests share how they use their platform to make a positive impact and offer strategies listeners can use to benefit their own communities. Alex rallies people by the millions to take action for our shared home through social media. New episodes of Homekeepers will drop every Thursday.
2022-08-2602 min
Breaching Extinction98. Normal People Encouraging Normal People to do Extraordinary ThingsThis week Erica chatted Alex Haraus, an impact producer focused on saving our natural world. Alex talks about how he has used TikTok as a vessel for conserving wild places and shares some of his life experiences and philosophies.
2022-05-201h 00
Free LivingRoad to...using social media to drive change and create lasting impact with @alex.harausAre you a traveller looking to use social media to make a difference?
Well, @alex.haraus is doing just that. Alex is a content creator on a permanent adventure to save the world. He uses adventure as a hook to discuss environmental topics and creates content to encourage people to appreciate nature so that we can take action to protect it together.
In this episode, we get to hear Alex's story about his journey from being let go from his job pre-pandemic to becoming a full-time creator and 'climate communicator' with an audience of over 500k people.
We discuss how we...
2022-05-171h 08
Adventure BoundRugged Conservation, with Adventure Photographer Alex HarausAlex Haraus is a full-time outdoor photographer, who initially grew up finding adventure in Chicago. After discovering “roof topping” and urban exploration, he eventually traveled west and worked with organizations such as Americorps to take part in backcountry trail building. But Alex’s real passion is ‘Rugged Conservation,’ which is basically using adventure photography as a hook to teach others about climate change and conservation by encouraging them to develop their own relationship with nature. Links from the Episode: Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattspencer94/ Alex’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/a...
2020-11-0359 min
Medium Large Podcast34: Alex Haraus | Living on the EdgeEPISODE 34: Since he was a kid, Alex has been interested in the outdoors. As an adult, he’s meshed his interests in conservation with a new niche in backcountry adventure content. To top it all off, he’s committed to doing so while living on the road—totally off the grid and powered only by his dedication to the cause. Through his efforts and creative output, he’s helping other understand why conservation is such a dire topic in the world right now.
We chat about his experience with Patreon, lack culture, the good side of COVID-19, and stay...
2020-10-2700 min